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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

2.5 star property

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity
Lobby
Indoor pool
Free daily buffet breakfast
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$160
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar

Explore the area

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611 Lakehurst Rd, Waukegan, IL, 60085
  • Place, Bowlero Waukegan
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Temporary by American Place
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, American Place Casino
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Chicago, IL (ORD-O'Hare Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Room amenity

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(30 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking (Comms Accessible. Roll-In Shower)

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(71 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 7
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Waukegan

At Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG, you'll be 0.7 km (0.5 mi) from The Temporary by American Place and 5.7 km (3.5 mi) from Naval Base Great Lakes. Highlights at this hotel include free weekday breakfast, an indoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the 24-hour gym and Hot tub. Business travelers can take advantage of a meeting room and a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Free buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Waukegan hotel include Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park.

What's nearby

  • Bowlero Waukegan - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Temporary by American Place - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • American Place Casino - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Naval Base Great Lakes - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Six Flags Great America - 6 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Waukegan Station - 9 min drive
  • Chicago, IL (PWK-Chicago Executive) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Big Ed's BBQ - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Panda Express - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a snack bar/deli on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG also features multilingual staff, a fireplace in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

This Waukegan hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 96 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG offers 96 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Fridges and microwaves are provided.

This Waukegan hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift (107 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (86 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Hotel Waukegan
Holiday Inn Express Waukegan
Waukegan Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express Waukegan Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Suites Waukegan

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG?

As of 16 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG on 23 Mar 2026 start from AU$160, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG?

Yep, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG?

The closest beach to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG is Forest Park Beach (11.5 km).

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG has an indoor pool. The pool is open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG serve breakfast?

You bet, our guests can't get enough of the free buffet breakfast here! Offered daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM, this is the spot to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waukegan by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 662 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
from a very friendly front desk, staff, housekeeping, hot breakfast, and cleanliness of the entire hotel, my day was extraordinary. The three women who are manning the front desk, really set the tone for my enjoyable stay. They were friendly and went out of their way to make everyone checking in. Feel welcome. The interior and exterior of the building were very well maintained and the rooms were comfortable. I could not have asked for a better time while visiting the Chicago area.
my daughters and I gathered in the breakfast room area H evening to play cards and games. They were quite a few people who also enjoyed the warm lounge and lovely fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thurmetra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were there for our daughter’s graduation from bootcamp and this hotel was the best option! The rooms were very clean and the staff was friendly. We were only 10 minutes or less from the base and had several restaurants and shopping centers nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thurmetra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and staff were amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay was enjoyable. We were able to check in early, which was a big help. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor Leonardo, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Darice

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel is a little dated and may have a small bug problem
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yahaira

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanroy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, the staff was very courteous, the amenities on point. I had a fabulous stay as always. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexis

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was not good we experience a roach crawling on the television. I went to grab the iron board from the closet area falling apart was broken. I do not like the refurbish room the bathroom was not up to part. Front desk is dry and not welcoming. Will not book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff wae nice, other than the night clerk. She seemed to hate her job and looked like everything was inconveniencing her. And... the power went out on the hotel for about 45 min to an hour... that was "fun".
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bridget Lynn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and polite.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great experience would stay there again Went for navy graduation and it was worth the stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Execllent service!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAHAMAN

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great I was up there visiting my son at Naval base and I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie C

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was so nice everything was clean the staff was so nice the experience was 10/10 great for kids the gym was good a lot of food in area
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lorraine

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was professional and knowledgeable. We will choose to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was perfect for our RTC graduation stay! Clean and convenient location was quiet and walkable distance to shopping, eating and a bowling alley. Under an hour to downtown Chicago. Hot food options were great every morning. Would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
When we got there, the staff was welcoming. The rooms were clean the amenities breakfast in the morning swimming pool workout in a parking free in plenty of spaces to park close to stores restaurants. I was there for my son‘s graduation from the Navy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff. Clean facilities and great breakfast and 10 minutes from base.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Katrina A.

They need to turn off FoxNews in the dining room. They blast out verified lies all the time which causes these divisions in our country. And they are the only news network who were fined $750K for spewing their lies about the 2020 campaign. Get rid of that channel if you any guests to stay there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025